Hello all. I haven't written on futures.io (formerly BMT) for some time now. I'd like to start a new thread sharing some of my thoughts and experiences. I am a professional daytrader (It really sounds arrogant to say this, but it is the best way to describe myself.) I daytrade to make a living. That is how I provide for my family. I use simple price action strategies to achieve my edge.
I enjoy teaching. I've taught a number of individuals how to daytrade using my methodology (all Brazilians). Three of my students have passed combines with TopStep. I found the experience to be grueling, frustrating, extremely time consuming, but also rewarding. I doubt that I would ever take on such a project again, but would at least like to share what little thoughts/counsel I have here on this forum.
To ensure that I don't run into any doubters about my abilities or sincerity, I am posting two of my completed combines from TopStep here. As TopStep is a third party, I feel like the inevitable doubters should greatly appreciate the fact that I have solid proof of my abilities from an outside party. I was able to pass both of the combines, while continuing to enter in my live account as well. Thus much of these combines were completed after I had finished my trading with my own account for the day.
10 Day Combine
2015-04-07_1621 - jcdawsey's library (
As you can see, I believe in consistency. In both combines I never had a losing day. 100% winng days.
I am open to questions/comments from the community. I will try to create additional videos and share occsional charts, but i don't plan on this being a conventional journal. I look forward to this project, and getting to share some insights.